The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), has announced the FY25 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Invitational program. This initiative aims to enhance mental health and wellness services for law enforcement personnel. Funding is intended to support programs such as peer support networks, training initiatives, family resources, suicide prevention strategies, and other innovative wellness practices. The program underscores the COPS Office’s broader commitment to improving law enforcement operations through community-focused and evidence-based strategies.
This funding opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government will be actively involved in program implementation. The program permits collaborative applications from multiple entities, but only one can serve as the lead applicant responsible for grant management and compliance. Subrecipients must be clearly identified in the application, and the relationship between subrecipients and contractors must follow guidelines under 2 C.F.R. § 200.331. All applicants must ensure their activities align with current federal priorities on law enforcement, including officer recruitment and retention, drug interdiction, and efforts to combat human trafficking and border crimes.
Only organizations that have received a direct invitation from the COPS Office are eligible to apply for this opportunity. This exclusivity limits eligibility and means applications from uninvited parties will not be considered. The total funding available is $150,000, and only one award is expected to be issued. No cost-sharing or matching funds are required for this grant.
Applications must be submitted via both Grants.gov and the Justice Grants System (JustGrants). The submission deadline is June 24, 2025. The opportunity was posted on May 16, 2025, and last updated on June 9, 2025. Application support is available through Grants.gov and JustGrants helpdesks, with both providing technical assistance during specified hours. Programmatic inquiries can be directed to the COPS Office Response Center via phone or email.
Application assistance includes multiple support channels. Grants.gov offers a 24/7 hotline and email support, while JustGrants provides weekday and weekend support during specified hours. Training resources for JustGrants are also available online. Applicants are encouraged to submit feedback regarding the application process by emailing the COPS Office with the subject line “FY25 PROGRAM NAME Feedback.”
All applications must adhere to federal regulations, the conditions outlined in the funding announcement, and any legal modifications that may arise. As this is an invitational program, it is essential for interested parties to confirm their eligibility through a direct invitation before proceeding.
Applicants are encouraged to review subrecipient vs. contractor roles per 2 C.F.R. § 200.331 and utilize support resources for Grants.gov and JustGrants submission.
